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Interactive: Take this quiz to see if you’re eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine booster

By Vince Dixon, Daigo Fujiwara and Heather Ciras Globe Staff,Updated November 18, 2021, 10:43 a.m.
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The COVID-19 vaccine boosters are here, but do you qualify?

After initially restricting the COVID-19 vaccine booster to certain vulnerable groups, Massachusetts officials on Thursday dramatically expanded eligibility to include anyone over 18 years of age who had received their final dose of a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine more than six months prior, or two months prior for those who received a Johnson & Johnson shot.

Thursday’s announcement opens the door for all Massachusetts adults to receive a booster shot. To learn whether you currently qualify for a vaccine booster, answer the following questions:

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Vince can be reached at vince.dixon@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter @vince_dixon_. Daigo Fujiwara can be reached at daigo.fujiwara@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter @DaigoFuji. Heather Ciras can be reached at heather.ciras@globe.com. Follow her on Twitter @heatherciras.

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